Sandy Koufax

Sandy Koufax announces his retirement during a news conference in Beverly Hills on Nov. 18, 1966. Arthritis in his pitching elbow forced Koufax to retire after just 12 seasons. He retired with a 165-87 record and a career 2.76 ERA.

Sandy Koufax announces his retirement during a news conference in Beverly Hills on Nov. 18, 1966. Arthritis in his pitching elbow forced Koufax to retire after just 12 seasons. He retired with a 165-87 record and a career 2.76 ERA.

Sandy Koufax announces his retirement during a news conference in Beverly Hills on Nov. 18, 1966. Arthritis in his pitching elbow forced Koufax to retire after just 12 seasons. He retired with a 165-87 record and a career 2.76 ERA.